{
  "id": 5261350,
  "title": "BigBang's Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million — now it's reportedly worth $ 7 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bigbangs-daesung-bought-seoul-apartment-for-1-million-now-its-5261350",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T06:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260903/bigbangs-daesung-bought-seoul-apartment-for-1-million-now-its-reportedly-worth-7-million"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BigBang's Daesung purchased a luxury apartment overlooking the Han River in Seoul for approximately 1.45 million US dollars in the summer of 2015. The property, located in Heukseok-dong, southern Seoul, spans 275 square meters and features four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Recently, the value of Daesung's apartment has surged to around 10 million US dollars, making it nearly seven times its original purchase price. The penthouse complex, known for its celebrity residents and stunning panoramic views of the Han River, has long been a prime spot for watching the city's annual fireworks festival. Notable former residents include actors Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young, who lived there as newlyweds, and Hyun Bin, who reportedly stayed in the complex for about 11 years before his marriage.",
  "summary": "BigBang member Daesung's luxury apartment overlooking the Han River has reportedly surged in value from 1.45 billion won ($1 million) when he bought it to around 10 billion won today. A recent video posted on the YouTube channel \"wander planet\" highlighted Daesung's apartment in Heukseok-dong, southern Seoul, describing the property as a prime spot for watching the city's annual fireworks…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BigBang's Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million — now it's reportedly worth $ 7 million",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bigbangs-daesung-bought-seoul-apartment-for-1-million-now-its",
        "published": "2026-09-03T06:07:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}